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Most books about the saints are thin on women, especially contemporary women. Even Fr. Alban Butler's popular Lives of the Saints lists far more men than women. No book about the saints could ignore such beloved early martyrs as Agnes of Rome and Lucy of Syracuse, but this new book will introduce you to many new women who have been canonized or beatified in recent decades. Among them are martyrs and mystics, rebellious daughters, loving wives and mothers, reformed prostitutes, restless visionaries, and humble recluses. Of the hundreds of women mentioned, 159 have been canonized or beatified since 1979. Approximately 100 of them lived in the twentieth century.
This book is also unique in that it uses the saint's own words wherever possible, taking advantage of newly discovered archives, memoirs, and other primary sources. It includes resources such as internet shrines and other websites, as well as little-known information on the canonization process.
"A beautiful and concise guide to the luminous women who inspire us to deeper faith." —Edward L. Beck, author of God Underneath: Spiritual Memoirs of a Catholic Priest
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- ISBN: 9780061956560
- Release date: November 21, 2023
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